Eagles Links: Eagles SuperBowl Run, DeSean Jackson, Chearleaders

Eagles news has been slow since they commenced their first minicamp of the season.  Despite what the critics had to say, there was a positive buzz surrounding minicamp.  The 2008 draft class got very good reviews, especially the top two picks.  Andy Reid claimed they are ready to compete for a championship and I fully agree.  There is no doubt that the Eagles are in the toughest division in football, but with a much improved defense, a healthy McNabb, and few more pieces to work with on offense, there is no reason to doubt that the Eagles can't get it done this year.Here are some articles to read since minicamp closed:Which team will be this year's Giants? [ESPN] -- Writer Matt Mosley feels that the Eagles will be this year's Giants.  He says that they won't win the division, but will be able to battle hard deep into the playoffs with their much improved defense.  I have one point to disagree with him on: he calls Kevin Curtis a No. 3 receiver.  Curtis doesn't get the credit he deserves.  He may not be the dominant No. 1 that fans want, but he did a damn good job last year and deserves more respect from Eagles fans.  That leads me to the following article.Kevin Curtis has the credentials of a #1 receiver [Bleeding Green Nation] -- 77 receptions, 1,100 yards, 6 TDs.  Those are the stats.  That's more yards than Plaxico Burress (1,025), Steve Smith (1,002), Anquan Bolden (853), and Roy Williams (836).  However, Curtis ranked 13th in the NFC in TDs behind those players: his TD numbers could certainly improve.  Curtis was 19th in the NFL receptions, just 4 shy of the amount T.O. had in 2008.  I also want to re-emphasize that the Eagles are 1 of 5 teams to have 2 WRs with 60 or more receptions.Is DeSean Jackson just Ted Ginn? [Iggles Blog]Building Jackon's Game, On And Off The Field [Mike Spadaro] -- The one thing you have to admire about Jackson's game is his work ethic.Eagles add quarterback, 2 linebackers [Philadelphia Inquirer] -- The Eagles like Casey Hansen as a QB to try to develop.  The Eagles also have a knack for finding solid undrafted linebackers.Eagles cheerleaders shoot eco-friendly calendar [Philadelphia Inquirer] -- Article provides 4 preview pictures. more...